Spongilla lacustris
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Spongilla lacustris is a species of freshwater sponge from the family Spongillidae. It inhabits freshwater rivers and lakes, often growing under logs or rocks. Lacustris is a Latin word meaning "related to or associated with lakes".[1] The species ranges from North America to Europe and Asia. It is the most common freshwater sponge in central Europe.[2] It is the most widespread sponge in Northern Britain, and is one of the most common species of sponges in lakes and canals.[3] Spongilla lacustris have the ability to reproduce both sexually and asexually. They become dormant during winter. The growth form ranges from encrusting, to digitate, to branched, depending upon the quality of the habitat.[4]
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Porifera |
Class: | Demospongiae |
Order: | Spongillida |
Family: | Spongillidae |
Genus: | Spongilla |
Species: | S. lacustris |
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